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Julia Montes (MNS photo) Actress Julia Montes, the lead star of the afternoon series “Doble Kara,” could not keep a straight face when she was asked on whether former leading man Coco Martin is still courting her. The 20-year-old Montes was asked a series of questions about her “most difficult role yet” and the status of her relationship with Martin. “Mahirap pag ako ang sumagot,” she quipped. Montes was also asked to name the Filipino celebrity she considers as the most handsome. She answered: “Si Coco.” Martin and Montes started being romantically linked when they worked together in the phenomenal ABS-CBN series “Walang Hanggan” in 2012. Martin has since admitted that he finds Montes as “girlfriend material.” (MNS)

By Nimfa U. Rueda From left, Judges Mel “Red” Recana, Tomson Ong, Ralph Ongkeko, Lisa Chung, Bernie LaForteza, Rob Villeza, Teresa Magno and Julian Recana. LOS ANGELES – The newest Filipino-American judge in the Los Angeles Superior Court was formally honored in a historic swearing-in and enrobing ceremony at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles earlier this week. Julian Recana made history when he was named judge by California Governor Jerry Brown last month. He and his father, LA Superior Court Judge Mel “Red” Recana, became the first Fil-Am father and son judges to serve in the California judiciary. “This is a dream-come-true for a father,” Mel Recana, who was appointed by Brown to the LA Superior Court 34 years ago, told this reporter. “Instead of pride, what I feel is humility and gratitude. I thank the good Lord and the people who helped us.” “This is life changing for me,” said Julian Recana in his remarks at the ceremony held on Thursday. He thanked his father for coaching and inspiring him. Judge Julian Recana is sworn in by his father, Judge Mel “Red” Recana as his wife Alexis, with daughter Julia, looks on. “I feel so proud to be a Filipino-American right now,” Julian said later in an interview. Centered on Family The emotional ceremony turned out to be a celebration of family. Julian was sworn in by his father, Mel. He was enrobed by his wife, Alexis, and his two daughters, Ava and Julia.  Ava also led Read More …

TV5 International marks a milestone by expanding its reach in the U.S. via DIRECTV, now part of the AT&T family.  KAPATID TV5, TV5 international’s entertainment channel, is set to deliver some of the most anticipated shows in the Philippines. As the home of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), Kapatid TV5 has greatly revitalized Filipinos’ love for the Philippine’s premier basketball league and has been instrumental in bringing the action-packed PBA games to Filipino homes all over the world. Kapatid TV5 also brings light, happy, and entertaining programs that make TV viewing appealing to the whole family. Its wide variety of shows include Young Hearts, a week-long mini-series featuring different love teams in the most requested TV adaptations of popular love stories shared on the story-sharing internet site Wattpad; #ParangNormalActivity, a youth-oriented horror-comedy show featuring a lovable teen barkada who solves mysteries with the help of a pretty and friendly ghost; Hi-5 Philippines, the popular local franchise of the hit kiddie edutainment program from Australia; No Harm No Foul, which is top-billed by funnyman/songwriter Ogie Alcasid and a group of basketball superstars who have teamed up for a hilarious weekly sitcom. Kapatid TV5’s programming also includes Happy Truck ng Bayan, a lively and star-studded variety game show hosted by Derek Ramsay, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Tuesday Vargas, Marielle Rodriguez-Padilla, Gellie de Belen and Janno Gibbs;  along with the breaking primetime news brought by award-winning news anchors Luchi Cruz-Valdes and Erwin Tulfo on Aksyon.  “It has always been TV5 International’s goal to reach out Read More …

An aerial shot from the helicopter of the Metro Manila Development Authority shows the monstrous traffic jam at the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) as vehicles bound for the 101st anniversary celebration of the Iglesia ni Cristo occupy almost the entire northbound portion of the expressway. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) condemned the cases of physical assault directed against journalists which were recorded during the four-day protest of the influential religious sect Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) that ended on Monday. In a statement, the NUJP condemned the mauling of ABS-CBN cameraman Melchor Pinlac by unknown assailants during the INC rally. According to reports, Pinlac was punched on the jaw, body, and nape while the crowd chanted “biased, biased.” Radio dzBB reporter Olan Bola was also shoved around when he tried to help Pinlac but fortunately was not injured. NUJP said that while some sectors may feel slighted by media outfits, this does not justify inflicting physical violence against journalists, especially those who are merely performing their work duties. “It is perhaps inevitable that some quarters may feel, rightly or wrongly, that a media outfit or practitioner may be biased against an issue they feel strongly about. However, not this or anything perceived slight, for that matter, can ever justify a physical assault against media practitioners,” the statement read. The NUJP also hit the INC leadership for its failure to control its members. “Given that in such mass gatherings as the INC protest, Read More …

Promosyon sa Harvest Moon Table Games May Grand Price Drawing na 2015 Mini Cooper Sa pagdiriwang ng Harvest Moon Festival, isinusulong ng Pechanga ang nakasisindak na September Table Games Promotions na magbibigay ningning sa inyong ngiti gaya ng crescent moon. Lumahok sa amin mula September 1 hanggang 25, upang makakuha ng “Dragon Bet” o anumang “Natural Tie” na diga sa Baccarat, isang “Flush” na diga sa Pai Gow, anumang “Blackjack “ na diga, isang “Straight” na diga at 3-Card Poker, isang “Straight” na diga sa Let It Ride, isang “Straight” na diga sa Ultumate Texas Hold’em, o “Flush” na diga sa Asia Poker, kung saan magkakamit kayo ng drawing entry ticket. Mas maraming laro, mas maraming panalo. Ang grand finale drawings ay gaganapin sa September 18 at September 25. Kada isang bunutan, sampung winners ang pipiliin sa ganap na alas-8 ng gabi na mananalo ng $250 sa EasyPlay, sampung iba pang winners ang pipiliin alas -9 ng gabi upang manalo ng $500 sa EasyPlay, at isang swerteng winner ang mag-uuwi ng 2015 Mini Cooper! Tahakin ang Pechanga’s Moonlit Path para sa Lucky Lanterns “Swipe & Win” at lumahok sa $100K Grand Drawing Maliban sa Harvest Moon Table Games Promotion, isa pang promosyon ng Pechanga ang bagong Lucky Lantern “Swipe & Win “ ngayong September. Tuwing Martes mula September 1 hanggang 26, ang Pechanga Club members  ay maaring mag kaskas ang Club Card sa Kiosks katapat ng box office mula 1pm hanggang 9pm sa pagkakataong manalo hanggang $1,000 sa EasyPlay, isang Regalo o Read More …